December jobs report: 155,000 new jobs, unemployment stays at 7.8 percent

The employment picture continues to improve, but Congress' budget battles remain a source of concernThe Labor Department reported on Friday morning that the economy added a solid 155,000 jobs in December, and that the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 7.8 percent — tied for its lowest level in four years. The report is the latest evidence that the labor market — after years of periodic setbacks...

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Why this year's Oscars will be the least snooty ever

Finally, the Academy seems to realize that box-office success isn't a disqualifying factorIt happens every winter: A beautiful starlet wakes up at the crack of dawn to read a list of movies that will vie for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, and millions of people around the country groan. "Never heard of them," America says.But this year — for the first time in many, many years — not only will...

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Why repeating your message isn't the same as staying on message

Somewhere along the line, political consultants must have told politicians and their spokespeople to repeat their answers over and over again. The logic behind their recommendation: News organizations often have space for only a single quote per person, so if you utter the same sentence over and over again, they'll be forced to use it. That may have worked many years ago, but it doesn't work anymore....

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Is gridlock inevitable in the 113th Congress?

The 112th Congress closed up shop to widespread jeers. Will its newly sworn in successor be any less ineffective?Among the nicer things said lately about the extraordinarily ineffective, widely insulted 112th Congress: At least it was more popular than gonorrhea and North Korea. And now, with the 113th Congress having been sworn in Thursday, some analysts are speculating hopefully that, with 20 percent...

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Is Promised Land unfair to the energy industry?

The new Matt Damon film, which tackles the controversy over hydraulic fracturing, has fracking fans crying foulPromised Land, a Matt Damon-starring drama that hits movie theaters today, tells the story of a small town debating whether to allow a corporation to use its hydraulic fracturing (or "fracking") process to extract energy from their land. (Watch a trailer for Promised Land below.) Of course,...

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Flippa.com Announces Inaugural Flippie Awards

Flippie Award recognizes the best websites sales of 2012.San Francisco, CA and Melbourne, AUS (PRWEB) January 02, 2013Flippa.com, the #1 marketplace for buying and selling websites, has launched its first annual Flippie Awards, kicking off 2013 by honoring some of the best sites sold in 2012.Nominated websites were chosen from over 29,000 websites and domains that were sold on Flippa.com in 2012....

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AES International welcomes James McLeod as General Counsel

AES International is delighted to announce the arrival of James McLeod, who joins the Board as General Counsel. As AES continues to grow and expand, James will play a pivotal role in ensuring the company maintains its commitment to export UK best practice to the international marketplace.London, UK (PRWEB UK) 2 January 2013As General Counsel, James McLeod is responsible for the Corporate Governance...

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Brian Su to Discuss Potential Impact of Chinese Visa Retrogression at Dallas EB-5 Seminar

Brian Su, CEO of Artisan Business Group, Inc., is to discuss potential impact of Chinese visa retrogression at Dallas EB-5 Finance Seminar January 16, 2013.Dallas, TX (PRWEB) January 02, 2013Brian Su, CEO of Artisan Business Group, Inc., is to discuss potential impact of Chinese visa retrogression at Dallas EB-5 Seminar January 16, 2013. The proposed visa "cap" to Chinese investors will have a major...

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Microsoft lashes out at Google’s decision to spurn Windows Phone

Dave Heiner, vice president and deputy general counsel for Microsoft (MSFT), took aim at Google (GOOG) and the company’s unwillingness to develop for Windows Phone 8 in a blog post on Wednesday. Heiner claims that, “Google continues to prevent Microsoft from offering consumers a fully featured YouTube app [among other] for the Windows Phone.” Microsoft has been apparently been trying to get a full-feature...

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NewsWatch Features ProCamera HD on it's National Television Show as Part of AppWatch

NewsWatch, a nationwide television show, recently aired a news segment about “ProCamera HD”, a new camera app. The segment aired as part of “AppWatch”, a weekly review of the top apps in the marketplace.Washington, DC (PRWEB) January 03, 2013NewsWatch, a nationwide television show, recently aired a news segment about “ProCamera HD”, a new camera app. The segment aired as part of AppWatch, a weekly...

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Iran says defeats cyber attack on industrial sites

DUBAI (Reuters) - An Internet virus attacked computers at industrial sites in southern Iran, in an apparent extension of a covert cyber war that initially targeted the country's nuclear facilities, an Iranian official said.Iran, the world's No. 5 oil exporter, has tightened online security since its uranium enrichment centrifuges were hit in 2010 by the Stuxnet computer worm, which Tehran believes...

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Iran media report new cyberattack by Stuxnet worm

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — An Iranian semi-official news agency says there has been another cyberattack by the sophisticated computer worm Stuxnet, this time on the industries in the country's south.Tuesday's report by ISNA quotes provincial civil defense chief Ali Akbar Akhavan as saying the virus targeted a power plant and some other industries in Hormozgan province in recent months.Akhavan says Iranian...

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Phablet wars heat up with ZTE’s quad-core Nubia Z5

2013 is shaping up to be the year of the “phablet” with virtually ever major handset maker preparing to challenge Samsung’s (005930) impressive Galaxy Note lineup. While there’s no clear definition on how large a phablet is, most tend to have screens that hover in the 5-inch range, though Huawei’s upcoming 6.1-inch smartphone will only push that boundary. ZTE’s newly announced Nubia Z5 packs a 5-inch...

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Hacker Fears Are Seriously Messing with the Oscars' Online Voting

So what happens if the Academy is too scared to cast Oscar ballots this year? It's not an entirely outlandish scenario, with the nominations less than two weeks away and reports screaming out of Hollywood that the awards' attempt at going digital may already be backfiring. Both the Hollywood Reporter and Deadline have semi-detailed accounts today of the surprising flaws within the Academy's new online...

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McAfee’s 2013 predictions: Mobile malware threats will grow, Anonymous will fade

Security firm McAfee Labs released its annual Threat Predictions report this week, highlighting the potential malware, viruses and other security concerns we may see in 2013. The firm says that with the rise of more advanced mobile devices, smartphones and tablets will become an even larger focus for cybercriminals. This past year we saw a number of high-profile attacks from the hacktivist group Anonymous...

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The Indian Company RePIN Masterbatches, one of the fastest growing Masterbatch Companies by AMI Magazines, will be attending the next year’s ArabPLast 2013 Expo

RePIN Masterbatches, the Indian company that with its top quality products and its best customer service, has become one of the fastest growing manufacturer of masterbatches, according to AMI Magazine, will be participating in the next year`s ArabPlast 2013, that will take place in Dubai.New Delhi, India (PRWEB) January 01, 2013Founded in India, RePIN Masterbatches has become one of the fastest manufacturers...

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New Long Term Airport Parking Now Available Near Miami International Airport Through SimpleAirportParking.com

Coral Gables, Miami and Miami Beach Residents now have a great long term parking option when looking for a place to leave their vehicle while traveling.Coral Gables, FL (PRWEB) January 01, 2013Travelers looking for long term parking near Miami International Airport now have a new, convenient way to locate secure airport parking. SimpleAirportParking.com has introduced its partner parking locations...

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IRS Released New 1099-INT Electronic Filing Specs, 1099 E-File Software By Real Business Solutions Updated

2012 1099-INT electronic filing software has been released by Real Business Solutions. The new software supports the latest IRS specifications for filing 1099-INT forms electrically. Filers can download risk-free trial at http://www.realtaxtools.com/.Chicago , IL (PRWEB) January 01, 2013Real Business Solutions (http://www.RealTaxTools.com) today announced the release of the 2012 1099-INT Electronic...

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2013 NFC - AFC Playoff Tickets on Sale Now at TicketProcess.com For all Wild Card, Division & Championship Games

The NFL playoffs will begin this weekend, and in a few week’s time the Super Bowl representatives from the NFC and AFC will be determined. Online Ticket exchange TicketProcess.com is now offering tickets for all Wild Card, Divisional, and Championship Games.(PRWEB) January 01, 2013NFL Playoff tickets are on sale now at TicketProcess.com, and fans should be aware that NFL tickets historically go very...

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Private Investigator in Manchester Announce CCTV Services in Response to Greater Manchester Police News Dated 17th December 2012: Armed Robbery at Newsagents, Winstanley

Private Investigator in Manchester announce CCTV services in response to Greater Manchester Police news dated 17th December 2012: Armed robbery at newsagents, Winstanley(PRWEB UK) 2 January 2013At around 5.05 am on 15th December 2012 the manager of Martins Newsagents opened the shutters to check if the newspapers had been delivered when she was confronted and forced back into the shop by three men...

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